COLUMBIA Act of 2024

Hozzl · 2024-09-17T01:23:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9530 COLUMBIA Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/17/2024, 1:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9530

The COLUMBIA Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 9530 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 10, 2024, aims to address issues related to urban development and infrastructure. Key provisions of the bill include initiatives to improve public transportation systems, enhance access to affordable housing, and promote sustainable urban planning. The bill likely includes directives for increased federal funding for urban development projects, requirements for environmental impact assessments for infrastructure initiatives, and provisions for collaborating with local governments to support community revitalization efforts. More detailed information can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9530/BILLS-118hr9530ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 9530

College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability Act of 2024 or the COLUMBIA Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish a program to appoint third-party anti-Semitism monitors at certain institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, ED must establish this program to appoint a monitor at an IHE that (1) has a high incidence of anti-Semitic activity (based on data received from ED's Office for Civil Rights), and (2) receives federal funds for higher education.

ED must develop an anti-Semitism monitorship agreement that (1) designates the terms and conditions of the monitorship, and (2) requires the IHE to provide for the monitor's reasonable expenses.

The bill requires the monitor to

operate under the monitorship agreement developed by ED and entered into with the IHE;
provide publicly available quarterly reports that evaluate the IHE's progress in combating anti-Semitism on campus; and
provide annual reports to Congress, ED, state and local governments (as needed), and the IHE that include recommendations for actions, policies, and sanctions to prevent and reduce anti-Semitism at the IHE.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9530

Bill HR 9530 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2024. Bill HR 9530 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2024. Bill HR 9530's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 10, 2024